Imran seeks dismissal of terrorism charges

International Desk

The counsel representing Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday challenged the jurisdiction of an anti-terrorism court (ATC) to hear the four cases filed against his client and argued that terrorism charges against Khan should be dropped, reports Dawn.

In a request submitted before the ATC on behalf of his client, Advocate Babar Awan also sought the transfer of the four cases, dating back to 2014, to a civil court.The cases against Khan who was present in court on Thursday were registered by Secretariat police in 2014.